| Aromatherapy bath salts smell heavenly, can ease our | | | | salts to get relief from aches and pains from their |
| aching muscles and leave our skin feeling terrific. But | | | | on-field traumas. You can pick up 10lbs. of Epsom salts |
| they do come with a high price tag--these bath | | | | for around $ 5.00 in many stores. |
| products can command up to $15.99 in exclusive bath | | | | Using different essential oils in your aromatherapy bath |
| and body stores. Did you know that you can make | | | | salts will create different effects on mood. For |
| your own customized versions of these bath salts for | | | | example, if you are overstressed and crave relaxation, |
| under $3.00,depending on what type of salt is used in | | | | adding a 1/2 oz. of lavender and and 1/2 oz. of |
| your recipe? They are very simple and fun to make | | | | bergamot oils will help relax and soothe your frayed |
| and are an excellent idea for a thoughtful gift at | | | | nerves. If you are tired, an energizing blend to try is 1/4 |
| Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day and other special | | | | oz. rosemary and 3/4 oz. spearmint. Always |
| occasions. | | | | remember that certain essential oil are not appropriate |
| Using Dead Sea salt in your aromatherapy bath salts | | | | for the bath as they can sting and burn sensitive skin |
| can make them a little more expensive than other | | | | areas. These oils include: basil, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, |
| versions that use common Epsom salts. Dead Sea | | | | clove, cinnamon, black pepper, and bay, among others. |
| salt has been used for centuries to aid skin conditions | | | | A good source to check on the appropriateness of |
| such as psoriasis and eczema as evidenced by the | | | | the essential oil you are considering adding to your |
| pilgrimages to the Dead Sea to this day. Itchy, painful | | | | aromatherapy bath salts can be found at They have |
| skin conditions such as these are often relieved by a | | | | a section titled "Essential Oil Profiles" where you can |
| series of baths using Dead Sea salts. If you want to | | | | find additional sources of information about the |
| use them, yet be still be economical, you can combine | | | | properties of various oils and their uses and |
| them in a 50:50 blend with the inexpensive Epsom | | | | contraindications for use. |
| salts that you can find in grocery and drug stores. | | | | A final word on safely using aromatherapy bath salts: |
| Don't think that using Epsom salts in your recipes | | | | They are not to be used by persons with high blood |
| results in an inferior aromatherapy bath salt product. | | | | pressure or by pregnant women, as they can further |
| Even though they are very inexpensive, Epsom salts | | | | increase blood pressure, particularly if they include |
| are well known for easing the pain of sore muscles | | | | Dead Sea salts. |
| and injuries. Athletes often soak in baths with Epsom | | | | |